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Mrs. Leah Halter

Mrs. Leah Halter

Dec 31, 2012

Leah L Halter , 84, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Monday, December 31, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born November 29, 1928 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Lloyd Stewart and Dora (Martinsen) Stewart. Since the age of two years old, Leah was raised by her aunt and uncle, Charles and Henrietta Whitmer, who have...

Mrs. Barbara Emerick

Mrs. Barbara Emerick

Dec 30, 2012

Barbara A Emerick January 2, 1934-December 30, 2012 Mrs. Barbara A Emerick , 78, of La Porte, Indiana, died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. She was born January 2, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Harold P. Carter and Lillian (Pauline) Carter. Barbara was a member of the Assembly of God Church,...

Mr. Miles Edgington Jr.

Mr. Miles Edgington Jr.

Dec 29, 2012

Mr. Miles J. Edgington,Jr., 87, of Hamlet, Indiana, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born March 7, 1925 in Robinson, Illinois, the son of Miles Edgington,Sr. and Bertha (Higgins) Edgington. Miles worked 33 years for Allis Chalmers, retiring in 1982. He was a member of Tracy United Methodist Church, American Legion #434...

Mr. Joseph Watnick

Mr. Joseph Watnick

Dec 29, 2012

Joseph Nicholas Watnick January 21, 1927-December 29, 2012 Joseph Nicholas Watnick, 85, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 in Chicago, IL. He was born January 21, 1927 in White Lake, South Dakota, the son of Anthony Watnick and Delia (Thoat) Watnick. Joe had been the owner of Joe's Marathon in Michigan City, retiring in 1988 and worked...

Mr. Joe Bass

Mr. Joe Bass

Dec 29, 2012

Joe Carl Bass March 23, 1923-December 29, 2012 Mr. Joe C. Bass, 89, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. He was born, March 23, 1923 in Greenback, Tennessee, the son of Homer Bass and Sarah (Hembree) Bass. Joe worked as an electrician for Local 760 of Tennessee. He was...

Mr. Paul Hill

Mr. Paul Hill

Dec 22, 2012

Paul H. Hill October 19, 1934 - December 22, 2012 Paul H. Hill, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday December 22, 2012 at the Settlers House in La Porte. He was born October 19, 1934 in La Follette, Tennessee, the son of Nathan Hill and Maggie (Acuff) Hill. Paul retired from Howmet. He was a member of VFW of...

Ms. Carolyn Tidey

Ms. Carolyn Tidey

Dec 22, 2012

Carolyn S. Tidey September 2, 1944 - December 22, 2012 Mrs. Carolyn S. Tidey, 68, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday December 22, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born September 2, 1944 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Paul Jackson and Mary (Engelbrecht) Jackson. She is survived by her 3 daughters - Dawn Tidey...

Mrs. Judith Gauer

Mrs. Judith Gauer

Dec 22, 2012

Judith A. Gauer September 23, 1939 - December 22, 2012 Mrs. Judith A. Gauer, 73, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday December 22, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born September 23, 1939 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Ora J. Bennett and Oka J. (Collins) Bennett. Judith retired from the La Porte County Auditors...

Mr. Larry Reese

Mr. Larry Reese

Dec 17, 2012

Larry "Whisper" Reese April 7, 1947 - December 17, 2012 Mr. Larry D. Reese, 65, of La Porte, Indiana, died Monday December 17, 2012 at his home. He was born April 7, 1947 in Logansport, Indiana, the son of Lyman William Reese and Betty Jane (Schultz) Reese. He spent most of his life in the La Porte area. Larry worked...

Mrs. Geloras Snyder

Mrs. Geloras Snyder

Dec 17, 2012

Geloras Jean Snyder December 3, 1931 - December 17, 2012 Geloras J. Snyder, 81, of Kokomo, Indiana, formally of La Porte, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at Waterford Place Health Campus in Kokomo. She was born December 3, 1931 in Puddletown, Indiana, the daughter of Winifred "Fred" Bennitt and Nellie (Reed) Bennitt. Over the years, she worked at Hilbish Drug...

Mr. James Spear

Mr. James Spear

Dec 15, 2012

Mr. James Franklin Spear, 75, of La Porte, IN passed a way early Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Golden Living Center-Fountainview Terrace, LaPorte, IN. He was born January 24, 1937, in Morgan Township, Porter County, IN to the late Harry George and Suzanne (Strban) Spear. He was formerly married to Nancy Hagenow Byers (predeceased), the mother of his sons, Mark...

Mr. Charles Graves

Mr. Charles Graves

Dec 13, 2012

Mr. Charles R. Graves, 85, of West Lafayette, Indiana, (formerly of LaPorte) died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at River Walk Village Nursing Home in Noblesville, IN. He was born November 8, 1927 in Highlands, Texas, the son of Lester Graves and Dorothy (Gathwright) Graves. Charles worked as a certified welder with Metal Fabricating, Co. and for Alloy-Craft Metal Products in...

Miss Marjorie Reickel

Miss Marjorie Reickel

Dec 13, 2012

Marjorie L. Reickel, 91, of La Porte, Indiana, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Brentwood Assisted Living in La Porte, IN. She was born March 20, 1921 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Edward A. Reickel and Flora L.(Kramer) Reickel. Marjorie was a member of First United Methodist Church. She graduated from LaPorte High School in 1940. She was...

Mr. Floyd Butler

Mr. Floyd Butler

Dec 11, 2012

Floyd Dewaine Butler June 21, 1937 - December 11, 2012 Mr. Floyd Dewaine Butler, 75, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born June 21, 1937 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, the son of Glenn Butler and Vera (Stoner) Butler. Floyd was a signalman for Conrail Railroad, retiring in 1997....

Mrs. Katherine Aldrich

Mrs. Katherine Aldrich

Dec 3, 2012

Mrs. Katherine J. Carrick Aldrich, 93, of LaPorte, IN died Monday December 3, 2012 at her son's home in Clyde, Ohio. She was born October 19, 1919 in Angola, Indiana, the daughter of Archie E. Carrick and Henrietta (Uppencamp) Carrick. Katherine was a member of First Christian Church of LaPorte, Center Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Firebelles Auxiliary for 33 years,...

Mr. Russell Schlundt

Mr. Russell Schlundt

Nov 23, 2012

Mr. Russell F. Schlundt, 85, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home at 7 pm Friday. He was born January 16, 1927 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Fred Schlundt and Johanna (Werner) Schlundt. On March 6, 1948, in Kingsbury, IN, he married Betty Louise (Harder) Schlundt who survives. Russ was an entrepreneur at heart who...

Mrs. Arlene Mounce

Mrs. Arlene Mounce

Nov 21, 2012

Arlene O. Mounce November 6, 1920 - November 21, 2012 Mrs. Arlene O. Mounce, 92, of New Carlisle, Indiana, formally of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Wednesday November 21, 2012 at Hamilton Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle, IN. She was born November 6, 1920 in Mentone, Indiana, the daughter of Samuel Zolman and Helene (Radtke) Zolman. Arlene worked as a clerical...

Mrs. Elizabeth Smith

Mrs. Elizabeth Smith

Nov 21, 2012

Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Smith, 91, of Charlotte, North Carolina, and formerly of Mill Creek, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at her home in Charlotte, surrounded by loving family. She was born July 3, 1921, in New Jersey to Cecil C. Garvin and Clara S. Garvin. On June 20, 1942, she married Richard "Dick" P. Smith who died...

Mrs. Jean Skinner

Mrs. Jean Skinner

Nov 16, 2012

Mrs. Jean E. Skinner, 71, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Friday, November 16, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born May 3, 1941 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Orlie L. Larson and Minnie (Wondergem) Larson. Jean worked as an Operations Specialist for LaPorte Hospital. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church,...

Ruth Hagglund

Ruth Hagglund

Nov 13, 2012

Mrs. Ruth E. Hagglund, 88, of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday November 13, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born April 4, 1924 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Earl Long and Jessie Long. She enjoyed doing crafts and playing cards. She was married to Homer "Pinky" Hagglund who preceded her...

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